We couldn't remember at the run today how many years the 5k has been going on. They thought maybe four of five. It was my first year participating.
I almost didn't go to be honest. I signed up knowing it was going to be a cold, snowy morning and was dreading it to be honest. However, I didn't get out for my 6 miles yesterday (wasn't feeling the greatest), so told myself to make it good and speedy (for me) and I wouldn't have to feel guilty for it.
Last year they had about 60 people show up. This year there were 21. I am sure the weather played a part in keeping people away. I also felt like advertising was weak; I honestly thought the run was happening on February 7 up until maybe three weeks ago. It is a fun run/walk, with no timing, no shirts, no fanfare. They do that to keep operating costs down to maximize proceeds being donated to PTTP. It is only $15 to participate, so I don't think it is cost keeping people away!
On to the run. We did three loops around the fairgrounds. There were spots that were icy/snow covered, but overall not too bad. I started fast - I looked down and realized I was going about 10:30/mile. I wish I was at a point in my running where that wasn't fast - like in 2014 when I was hitting a bunch of PRs, but I'm not. I tried to even out my pace, but keep the tempo up. I did okay for the first mile, but was feeling it for sure.
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| back side of the first loop. Crowding wasn't a concern! |
Mile two, I slowed down to a more normal mile for me but was still going faster than my recent long runs because I wasn't following my .1 walk/.9 run pattern. The third loop was hard. I knew the first mile, and the cold air, were doing me in. I walked when I needed to, but I know when I give myself permission to do that, I don't necessarily push as hard as I am capable of pushing.
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| went out to fast, cold air, lack of recent speed work, and maybe slightly long?!? |
My time might be a little off because I didn't stop my watch immediately when I crossed the finish line, but it wasn't more than maybe 15-30 seconds. I knew I wasn't going to get a 5k PR, I was hoping for 36 minutes, or a 12:00 pace. I wasn't too far off that, but still ended knowing I need to do more speed work as part of my training. Especially if I am going to run 5k distances!
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| Ii had Chad take a (not very flattering) picture after the fact. I had three layers on top, including the pink t-shirt since it was for PTTP after all, and two layers on my legs. Once I got going, I was plenty warm! |
For the cause and all things considered, it was a successful morning.
Garmin Splits:
| Splits | Time | Cumulative Time | Moving Time | Distance | Avg Pace | Avg Moving Pace | Best Pace | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11:24 | 11:24 | 11:13 | 1.00 | 11:24 | 11:13 | 6:53 | 153 |
| 2 | 12:04 | 23:27 | 12:00 | 1.00 | 12:04 | 12:00 | 8:41 | 147 |
| 3 | 12:54 | 36:21 | 12:54 | 1.00 | 12:54 | 12:54 | 9:09 | 139 |
| 4 | 2:50.9 | 39:12 | 2:29 | 0.22 | 12:50 | 11:11 | 9:02 | 35 |
| Summary | 39:12 | 39:12 | 38:36 | 3.22 | 12:10 | 11:59 | 6:53 | 474 |
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I will add that I had the thought that I would love to volunteer to do what I can to help make the run a bigger deal while still raising money for PTTP, but I am not even sure where I would start. I know I have read blogs where the writer has helped organized and put on races. If that is you, I would love any feedback you may have!
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